Bengals may target backup quarterback in NFL Draft

Usually, they've signed a veteran

3:27 PM,
Feb. 27, 2013

Bruce Gradkowski has become an unrestricted free agent.

Written by

Joe Reedy

In the Marvin Lewis era, the Bengals have had six backup quarterbacks. All of them share a common trait - they were starters in the league before coming to the Bengals.

With Bruce Gradkowski becoming an unrestricted free agent and Andy Dalton entering his third season, many have wondered if they might reverse the trend and look to the draft in a couple of months.

Said offensive coordinator Jay Gruden during the NFL Scouting Combine on the need for a solid backup: "No doubt it is important. We have to do our due diligence on who's out there and see where we stand with Bruce (Gradkowski) and Zac ...